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Littering

Litter in a public place is unsightly, dangerous to animals and an offence.

Fines for littering start at £50 and can be up to £2,000

Litter ranges from a single sweet wrapper to a bag full of rubbish. The Environmental Protection Act of 1990 states that if a person drops, throws, deposits, or leaves anything that causes defacement in a public place, they are committing a littering offence. So always try to use a litter bin or take it home.

You should tell us if you see someone littering or dumping waste so we can investigate. Provide as much information as possible, such as what happened, where it happened, a description of the person dropping the litter and their vehicle, if applicable. Do not confront the person yourself.

Report litter or dumped waste
There are 450 litter bins in South Derbyshire. Each bin is emptied once a week and can be used for bagged dog waste and litter.